Eliminating unreachable subscribers in voice-over-ip networks

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APP PUB NO 20100034194A1
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12311438

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A method detects an unreachable endpoint in a voice over IP network operating according to standard protocol. The endpoints include a first endpoint as a call originator and a second endpoint as a VoIP destination. The endpoints are connectable via a soft-switch. After each call, a check is performed to determine whether the second endpoint responded to the call. If the second endpoint did not respond to the call, a non-call related message found in the standard protocol is sent from the soft-switch to the second endpoint. If the second endpoint does not respond to the non-call related message, the second endpoint is deactivated so that further calls are not

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SIEMENS COMMUNICATIONS INC900 BROKEN SOUND BLVD BOCA RATON FL 33487

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Fieremans, Geert Boca Raton, US 10 309
Smith, Nigel Deerfield Beach, US 43 640
Stockdale, Robert S Lake Worth, US 5 51

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